Meijer Kosher Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Turkey Tacos with Flour Tortillas
Description: (Meat) Brown 1 lb of Meijer Ground Turkey Roll in a skillet with taco seasoning, then pile the savory meat into warm La Banderita flour tortillas topped with fresh salsa and shredded lettuce for a quick weeknight dinner for two. This budget-friendly taco night comes together in under 30 minutes and uses affordable sale proteins and tortillas.
Sale items used: Meijer Ground Turkey Roll, La Banderita Fajita or Burrito Flour Tortillas
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of ground turkey roll (serves 2 generously at about 0.5 lb per person); use half the tortilla pack (about 4 to 6 tortillas for 2 people); save remaining tortillas for later in the week. No dairy toppings - top with salsa, lettuce, and avocado from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Taco Skillet (One Pan Dinner!) - Skinnytaste
- Ground Turkey Tacos Recipe (Juicy and Never Dry!) - The Anthony Kitchen

Tuesday
Meal: Braised Boneless Chicken Thighs over Barilla Pasta with Ragu Sauce
Description: (Meat) Sear 1 lb of boneless skinless chicken thighs in olive oil, then braise them low and slow in Ragu pasta sauce until tender and deeply flavored, served over a bed of Barilla pasta for a hearty dinner for two. This one-pan braise is rich and satisfying with no dairy needed since the Ragu sauce provides all the moisture and flavor.
Sale items used: Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs ($3.19/lb), Barilla Pasta, Ken's Salad Dressing or Ragu Pasta Sauces or Simply Vinaigrette (Ragu)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of chicken thighs (about 0.5 lb per person) at $3.19/lb, total protein cost approximately $3.19; use half a box of Barilla pasta (about 8 oz for 2 people); use about half a jar of Ragu sauce. Total time is close to 60 minutes - start the braise first, then boil pasta in the last 10 minutes.
Recipes:
- Slowly Braised Chicken Ragu | Plays Well With Butter

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Tenderloins with English Muffins
Description: (Meat) Season 1 lb of boneless chicken tenderloins with garlic, paprika, and olive oil, then pan-sear until golden and juicy, served open-faced on toasted Aunt Millie's English muffins for a simple and satisfying dinner for two. The English muffins act as a hearty base, making this a filling plate without any dairy additions.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Tenderloins ($3.99/lb), Aunt Millie's English Muffins
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of chicken tenderloins (about 0.5 lb per person) at $3.99/lb, total protein cost approximately $3.99; use 2 English muffins (1 per person, split and toasted) from the pack - save remaining muffins for breakfast. No butter or dairy spreads on the muffins since this is a meat meal; use olive oil or a drizzle of pan drippings instead.

Thursday
Meal: Simmered Jennie-O Ground Turkey and Egg Fried Rice
Description: (Meat) Cook 1 lb of Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, then toss with day-old rice and scrambled Eggland's Best eggs for a flavorful skillet fried rice that serves two generously. The eggs are incorporated into the meat dish here as a binding and flavor element, which is permitted in kosher practice as eggs are pareve and can be used with meat.
Sale items used: Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey, Eggland's Best Cage Free White Eggs
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of ground turkey (serves 2 at about 0.5 lb per person) at a flat pack price of $4.99; use 2 eggs from the carton; cook about 1.5 cups of dry rice (from pantry) to yield enough fried rice for 2 people. For best fried rice texture, cook the rice the night before and refrigerate it overnight.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Fried Rice | Girl Heart Food®

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak with Yellow Peaches
Description: (Meat) Sear one large Certified Angus Beef T-Bone steak (about 1.25 lbs) in a hot cast-iron skillet with olive oil, garlic, and fresh rosemary, then let it rest and slice to share between two people alongside pan-seared yellow peaches that caramelize beautifully in the beef drippings. This elegant Friday dinner feels restaurant-quality and the sweet peaches pair perfectly with the savory steak without any dairy needed.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak ($12.99/lb), Yellow Peaches ($1.49/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.25 lbs of T-Bone steak (one large steak to share) at $12.99/lb, total protein cost approximately $16.24; purchase about 0.75 lb of yellow peaches at $1.49/lb, total approximately $1.12 for 2 to 3 peaches. Let the steak rest at least 5 minutes before slicing to share. No butter basting - use olive oil and pan drippings only to keep this strictly meat-kosher.
Recipes:
- Perfectly Seared T-Bone Steak Recipe (A Steakhouse-Quality Dish at Home) - Cooking Frog

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Meijer Ground Turkey Roll (1 lb): $2.99
- La Banderita Fajita or Burrito Flour Tortillas (1 pack): $2.49
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 lb): $3.19
- Barilla Pasta (1 box): $1.49
- Ragu Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $1.99
- Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (1 lb): $3.99
- Aunt Millie's English Muffins (1 pack): $1.99
- Jennie-O 93% Lean Ground Turkey (1 pack): $4.99
- Eggland's Best Cage Free White Eggs (1 dozen): $4.99
- Certified Angus Beef T-Bone Steak (1.25 lbs): $16.24
- Yellow Peaches (0.75 lb): $1.12

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Taco seasoning
- Paprika
- Soy sauce
- Ginger (fresh or ground)
- Long-grain white rice
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh rosemary or dried herbs
- Salsa and shredded lettuce (for taco toppings)